公开(公告)号：US20080179519A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-31

申请号：US11669109

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: GERALD ANDONIAN ,  SALIME M. BOUCHER ,  PEDRO E. FRIGOLA ,  ALEX Y. MUROKH ,  TIMUR SHAFTAN ,  GIL TRAVISH

Inventor： GERALD ANDONIAN ,  SALIME M. BOUCHER ,  PEDRO E. FRIGOLA ,  ALEX Y. MUROKH ,  TIMUR SHAFTAN ,  GIL TRAVISH

IPC: G02F1/13

CPC classification number: G02F1/132 ,  G02F2203/13

Abstract: A thermal imaging device is provided for converting an image in the terahertz radiation range to the visible range. In one embodiment, the device includes a converter having a thermochromic liquid crystal layer mounted on a sapphire base. In another embodiment, the device includes a thermal absorption layer including a metal selected from the group of iron, aluminum, tin, and copper. In a further embodiment, the device has an light source shaped as an annulus for illuminating a rearward surface of the converter, configured to permit visible light rays to pass through the annulus for capture by a digital detector. In a final embodiment, the device has a thermal adjustment device for adjusting the temperature of the thermochromic liquid crystal layer to an optimal temperature.

Abstract translation: 提供一种热成像装置，用于将太赫兹辐射范围内的图像转换成可见光范围。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括具有安装在蓝宝石基底上的热致变色液晶层的转换器。 在另一个实施方案中，该装置包括包含选自铁，铝，锡和铜的金属的热吸收层。 在另一个实施例中，该装置具有形状为环形的光源，用于照射转换器的后表面，其被配置为允许可见光线穿过环形空间，以被数字检测器捕获。 在最终实施例中，该装置具有用于将热致变色液晶层的温度调节至最佳温度的热调节装置。

公开(公告)号：US07764324B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US11669109

申请日：2007-01-30

Applicant: Gerald Andonian ,  Salime M. Boucher ,  Pedro E. Frigola ,  Alex Y. Murokh ,  Timur Shaftan ,  Gil Travish

Inventor： Gerald Andonian ,  Salime M. Boucher ,  Pedro E. Frigola ,  Alex Y. Murokh ,  Timur Shaftan ,  Gil Travish

IPC: G02F1/133

CPC classification number: G02F1/132 ,  G02F2203/13

Abstract: A thermal imaging device is provided for converting an image in the terahertz radiation range to the visible range. In one embodiment, the device includes a converter having a thermochromic liquid crystal layer mounted on a sapphire base. In another embodiment, the device includes a thermal absorption layer including a metal selected from the group of iron, aluminum, tin, and copper. In a further embodiment, the device has an light source shaped as an annulus for illuminating a rearward surface of the converter, configured to permit visible light rays to pass through the annulus for capture by a digital detector. In a final embodiment, the device has a thermal adjustment device for adjusting the temperature of the thermochromic liquid crystal layer to an optimal temperature.

Abstract translation: 提供一种热成像装置，用于将太赫兹辐射范围内的图像转换成可见光范围。 在一个实施例中，该装置包括具有安装在蓝宝石基底上的热致变色液晶层的转换器。 在另一个实施方案中，该装置包括包含选自铁，铝，锡和铜的金属的热吸收层。 在另一个实施例中，该装置具有形状为环形的光源，用于照射转换器的后表面，其被配置为允许可见光线穿过环形空间，以被数字检测器捕获。 在最终实施例中，该装置具有用于将热致变色液晶层的温度调节至最佳温度的热调节装置。